Rey

Hope of the Galaxy

An orphaned girl from Jakku with talent in the Force. A Jedi Knight fighting the First Order as a member of the Resistance.

Quotes

  • I am no one. But I can become anyone.
  • The Force is on my side.
  • My strength lies within me.
  • You can't change the past. The future is something you choose yourself.
  • I walk with the light.

Trivia

  • Rey's hairstyle is an adaptation of Princess Leia's twin buns from the original trilogy.
  • Daisy Ridley, who played Rey, was unknown during auditions.
  • There were initially multiple concepts for Rey's parentage, including ties to Obi-Wan.
  • The lightsaber Rey first wielded in The Force Awakens was Anakin Skywalker's.
  • Revealed in the final chapter that she carries the blood of the Palpatine lineage.
  • Rey's character is often praised as a feminist icon.

Alternate names

Rey Rey Skywalker Rey Palpatine

Tags

Star Wars Jedi Resistance Force Jedi Knight Female Protagonist Scavenger Orphan Palpatine Family Adventurer

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Young woman with an active and sturdy build. Distinctive triple bun hairstyle and coat-style outfit. Carries a lightsaber.
Height
Approximately 170cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Triple bun hairstyle
  • Energetic expression
  • Trained warrior physique
Iconic items
  • Lightsaber
  • Millennium Falcon
  • Blaster
  • Scavenger suit
  • Bond with BB-8

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brave
Detailed personality
Stubborn and intelligent, brave and optimistic. Despite growing up in a lonely environment, she retains a pure heart, has strong loyalty and is devoted to protecting her friends. Highly sensitive to the Force, always striving for growth.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Pure
  • Honest
  • Strongly independent
  • Intelligent
  • Loyal
  • Persistent
  • Curious
Motto
Light does not lose its shine even in the darkness
Talents
  • Force sensitivity
  • Combat adaptability
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • High physical abilities
  • Mind trick acquisition ability
Skills
  • Lightsaber combat
  • Scavenging (scrap collecting)
  • Piloting skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Crisis management ability
Motivation
Reuniting with family, galactic peace, growth as a Jedi, and confronting the dark side
Habits
When sensing a Force vision, her concentration heightens and she speaks less
Favorite foods
Various Jakku ingredients
Hobbies
Exploration, Training, Scrap collecting
Favorite places
Jakku, Ahch-To, Ajan Kloss
Favorite colors
White, Brown
Disliked situations
Isolation, Betrayal, Helplessness

History

Backstory
Separated from her parents at a young age on the planet Jakku and raised as an orphan. Makes a living as a scrap collector while dreaming of reuniting with her family. Helps the droid BB-8 captured by the First Order, joins the Resistance fighting the First Order alongside defected stormtrooper Finn. Demonstrates immense Force talent and becomes a Jedi under the guidance of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa. Later discovers she is the granddaughter of Sheev Palpatine and takes the name "Rey Skywalker."
Debut date
December 18, 2015
Work title
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Media type
Movie
Episode or chapter
Episode VII

Awakening in The Force Awakens

Significant event
Awakening in The Force Awakens
Description
Meets BB-8 while scavenging on Jakku and throws herself into the battle against the First Order.

Start of Jedi training

Significant event
Start of Jedi training
Description
Begins receiving Jedi teachings from Luke Skywalker.

Defeat of Snoke

Significant event
Defeat of Snoke
Description
Battles dark side forces including Kylo Ren, later teams up with Ren.

Revelation of Palpatine's identity

Significant event
Revelation of Palpatine's identity
Description
Learns she is the granddaughter of Sith Lord Palpatine and agonizes over her destiny.

Awakening as Skywalker

Significant event
Awakening as Skywalker
Description
After the final battle, declares she will take the Skywalker name.

Relationships

Sheev Palpatine

Grandparent

Grandfather. Dark side ruler who exerts a complex influence on Rey's origins.

Finn

Best friend

Meets on Jakku and becomes sworn allies fighting the First Order together.

Poe Dameron

Ally

Supports Resistance operations and fights as comrades.

Leia Organa

Mentor

Supports her Jedi training and treats her like a daughter.

Luke Skywalker

Mentor

Master from whom she received training as a Jedi Knight.

Kylo Ren

Rival

Dark side adversary, but shares a complex bond due to his inner turmoil.

Resistance

Resistance: teammate

Jedi

Jedi: unknown

Media appearances

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Movie / Protagonist

2015

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Movie / Protagonist

2017

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Movie / Protagonist

2019

Star Wars: Forces of Destiny

Anime / Protagonist

2017

Disney Infinity 3.0

Game / Protagonist

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Game / Protagonist

Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)

Game / Protagonist

2017

Voice cast and creators

永宝千晶

Voice actor
永宝千晶
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Japanese dubbed version

Daisy Ridley

Voice actor
Daisy Ridley
Language
English
Version or series
Theatrical and game versions
Notes
Main voice actress

Kelly Fleming

Voice actor
Kelly Fleming
Language
English
Version or series
Childhood role (The Force Awakens)

George Lucas

Creator name
George Lucas
Role
Original author

Michael Arndt

Creator name
Michael Arndt
Role
Writer

J.J. Abrams

Creator name
J.J. Abrams
Role
Writer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

Lucasfilm

Creator name
Lucasfilm
Role
Publisher

The Walt Disney Company

Creator name
The Walt Disney Company
Role
Licensee

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Rey Action Figure

Item name
Rey Action Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Rey Lightsaber Replica

Item name
Rey Lightsaber Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

Rey's Costume

Item name
Rey's Costume
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular

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